AirType vs Live Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirType
Type messages and text from your computer directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Seamlessly switch between your computer's keyboard and the app's interface for efficient communication across devices.
- Type from computer keyboard
- Send text to iPhone/iPad
- Local Wi-Fi connection
- Multi-platform browser support
- Seamless reconnection
- In-app full-size keyboard
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Type, from your computer. AirType is the most convenient way for you to type words from your computer and send directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. ONE PHYSICAL KEYBOARD Imaging that you are working busily with your computer. At the same time, you have to text message with your colleague for another projects. It is very annoying to type on both your computer and iPhone. With AirType, you just have to type with your computer. Open the AirType Keyboard on your iPhone, browse to your keyboard's *web access portal, then you can type directly on computer to your iPhone. *Local Wifi network connection is required MULTIPLE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED Most main stream browsers work on AirType Web Access Portal. Thus, you can use AirType with PC, Mac or Linux computers with compatible internet browser. NATURAL USAGE The typing experience just fit your typing habit. Open the AirType Keyboard at your iPhone. Open a web browser, browse to the link displayed on the AirType Keyboard. Type your words in Web Access Portal. Press "Enter/Return" key to make the words appear on your iPhone. Press "Delete" button to delete words on your iPhone. That Simple. SEAMLESS DESIGN AirType can handle variable circumstances. Once the keyboard is disconnected. The Web Portal will automatically search for the disconnected keyboard until it get connected again. You don't need to refresh or retype the address of our Web Access Portal. WITH A FULL SIZE KEYBOARD Without internet connection or If you need to slightly change, you can easy switch to the in-app full-size keyboard to type any text or message. AirType for iPhone & iPad supports any languages you preferred to use. Supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running with iOS 8 and above.
Live Read
This app uses your device's camera to instantly read printed text aloud. It's designed for individuals with visual impairments, offering an accessible way to read mail, signs, books, and more without internet or setup. Enjoy customizable speech and offline functionality for independent reading.
- Automatic real-time text reading
- Tap and swipe gesture controls
- Customizable natural voice options
- Offline functionality
- Supports over 50 languages
- Private and secure on-device processing
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Live Read turns your camera into a personal reading companion. It instantly finds printed text and speaks it aloud, giving people with visual impairments an easy way to read independently. No setup, no clutter. Read anything around you From mail and books to signs, menus, and labels, Live Read makes everyday reading effortless at home or on the go. Designed for accessibility Every part of Live Read is built for ease of use. Just open the app, point the camera, and it starts reading automatically. Tap anywhere to stop or reset, or swipe to move between lines. Turning on VoiceOver will replace the swipe gestures with buttons. Features • Automatic reading: Text is detected and spoken aloud in real time. • Tap or swipe control: Tap to stop or reset. Swipe left to repeat a line or right to skip ahead a line of text. • Customizable speech: Choose from natural Apple voices and adjust speaking speed. • Works offline: Reads instantly without an internet connection. • Multi-language support: Recognizes printed text in 50+ languages. • Private and secure: Live Read never saves or sends anything you scan. All processing happens instantly and entirely on your device. Disclaimer: Live Read is not a medical device. Text recognition results may not always be accurate or complete. Please use your own judgment and verify information when needed. Testimonial "I am using it on my phone now. It works amazing! And I'm reading an Irish bagpipe music book so the words are unusual and the computer is getting it pretty much right on." - Vision Piping
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Read at 4.9 against AirType's 3.3. Live Read also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%). AirType's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Live Read holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of AirType's written reviews are positive against 83% of Live Read's.
| Parameter | AirType | Live Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (29 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Invivo Interactive Limited | Ryan Anetsberger |
Customer experience
AirType
Live Read
In-app purchases
AirType
No in-app purchases
Live Read
No in-app purchases








